Weather in Charlotte in January
In an average January, Charlotte sees a daily high around 50°F and a low around 33°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 50°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 37°F to 64°F |
| Average low | 33°F |
| Typical low range | 21°F to 47°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
77°F
2002-01-29
Lowest
22°F
1994-01-19
Low
Highest
65°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
-3°F
1985-01-21
Feels-like
Highest
76°F
2017-01-13
Lowest
-23°F
1985-01-21
Humidity
Highest
15.7 g/m³
2022-01-01
Lowest
0.5 g/m³
1985-01-21
Wind
Highest
24 mph
2022-01-03
Lowest
3 mph
1980-01-28
Gust
Highest
65 mph
2024-01-09
Lowest
8 mph
2021-01-11
Precip
Wettest
7.95 in
1998
Driest
0.65 in
1981
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